A healthcare professional is assessing a patient who suffered a head trauma. The patient is not able to sense touch of a sharp pin and cannot distinguish a hot object from a cold one. What part of the patient’s brain does the professional suspect is damaged?
a. Midbrain
b. Pons
c. Medulla oblongata
d. Lateral colliculi
Answer: b. Pons
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